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2-Minute Frittata in a Mug

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If you are an NPR listener, you may have caught the Morning Edition piece this past Monday regarding cooking meals in mugs. In the microwave. In minutes. As I drove to my early-morning class, I listened to Joe Yonan, the travel and food editor for the Washington Post, describe the simple steps for making macaroni and cheese in a mug. Breakfast suddenly seemed a long way off.

Cooking for one can be tedious and uninspired without some easy ideas at the ready; super-quick mug-meals and mug-treats remedy that. They also solve the issues of (a) portion control (I don’t care how much will power you have, an entire batch of brownies hanging around the house is a major challenge); (b) variation (who wants to eat the same entree four times in a row?) and (c) making meals in a flash.

I would add one more issue that can be resolved with a mug-in-minutes option: making healthy choices in a hurry. It’s so much easier to make a nutritious choice if it can be made and eaten in a matter of minutes, with no advanced planning. Breakfast, lunch and snack-time, in particular. I have seen a number of indulgent cakes cooked in mugs, and that’s fine, but great options that give you power and energy for the day are also possible. I’m here to share the options!

This one is one of my go-tos: an egg frittata in a mug. I’ve tried straight-up scrambled eggs in a mug, and my experience has been that the eggs get tough. Leathery, to be precise.

The solution is twofold.

First, add a bit of cottage cheese.

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You may despise cottage cheese and think “no way!” But when you try this 2 minute dish, it will be “yes way!” all the way.The cottage cheese keeps the eggs moist and fluffy–no toughness at all–and lends a cheesiness and significant protein with few calories. I’ve added some green onion, but you can swap it out for other vegetables (be sure to chop them finely) if you like. Roasted red bell peppers, finely chopped broccoli, spinach, kale–go to town with your favorites, but keep the total amount to 1/3 cup (finely chopped) or less.

Second, give the egg mixture a stir after 30 seconds, then again at 60 seconds; the results will be fluffy and tender.

Much more mugging to come!

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2-Minute Frittata in a Mug

2-Minute Frittata in a Mug

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fat free or lowfat cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (about 1 small green onion)
  • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Coat the inside of a coffee mug with nonstick cooking spray (I use Spectrum Organics)
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Whisk in the cottage cheese, then the green onions, Parmesan, and salt & pepper; pour into prepared mug.
  3. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds; stir egg mixture. Microwave 30 seconds; stir again. Microwave 45 to 60 seconds longer until eggs are just set.
  4. Eat!

Notes

The finished frittata is the perfect size for fitting on a toasted English muffin if you prefer a breakfast sandwich--or need to eat your frittata on the go!

Nutrition Information
Serving Size entire recipe
Amount Per Serving Calories 175Total Fat 11gCarbohydrates 5gSugar 2gProtein 16g

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Carmela

Sunday 12th of June 2022

What about fiber content if using veggies?

Camilla

Thursday 23rd of June 2022

Hi Carmela,

It will definitely go up, but will all depend on which vegetables you choose to use. There are many online nutrition calculators online (just google) so you can check out the amount of fiber in any given vegetable amount you choose to add.

Angie

Friday 25th of November 2016

I love it i try it yesterday morning

Eggs in a Mug

Monday 10th of March 2014

[…] found a great 2-minute frittata in a mug recipe  on Camilla’s site.  What makes this one different?  Cottage cheese!  More […]

Jean

Wednesday 8th of January 2014

Looks easy and delicious! I love frittatas. On another note, where can I buy a mug like the one in the picture? Love that beautiful, pink color!

Harmien

Friday 19th of February 2016

Onion soup mugs work best because they usually flare out a bit more on the top.

Camilla

Wednesday 22nd of January 2014

I make these a LOT for breakfast, Jean :) I bought the mug on clearance from Starbucks a few years ago. Anthropologie.com has GORGEOUS mugs in the same shape, like this one: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-glassware-mugs/26003046.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-26003046-_-Large_1

Saga

Friday 6th of September 2013

If I wanted to make multiple servings in the oven, what do you suggest for temperature and time?

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